Utah friendship delegation wraps up visit to China

STORY: Utah friendship delegation wraps up visit to China SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 12, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:15 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of delegation from the U.S. state of Utah visiting Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DARRIN JOHNSON, Principal of the Cascade Elementary School 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PEYTON SHIELDS, High school student from Utah STORYLINE: A friendship delegation from the U.S. state of Utah wrapped up their visit to China's Beijing and Shanghai on Saturday. The delegation had 13 members and included Utah state officials and students. They visited Shanghai Soong Ching Ling School on Friday. The visit has signified a larger effort in strengthening Sino-American educational cooperation and understanding between the Chinese and American young people. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DARRIN JOHNSON, Principal of the Cascade Elementary School "I think anytime we can connect with each other, it's wonderful.

CHINA-BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE-GUITAR-MAKING INDUSTRY (CN)

CHINA-BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE-GUITAR-MAKING INDUSTRY (CN)

(230921) -- GUIYANG, Sept. 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Students learn to play ukulele at a primary school in Zheng'an County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 13, 2022. After more than 200 elaborate and lengthy manufacturing procedures, exquisitely crafted guitars come out as signature products of Zheng'an County in southwestern China's Guizhou Province. These works of art are then distributed through the China-Europe freight trains, water transport and other means to the world. TO GO WITH "Economic Watch: Chinese guitar-making industry rides on wave of Belt and Road Initiative" (Xinhua/Yang Wenbin)

London holds Chinese Language Day event

STORY: London holds Chinese Language Day event DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:21 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese Language Day event 2. SOUNDBITE (English): JOAN DESLANDES, Head teacher of Kingsford Community School in east London STORYLINE: More than 100 British secondary school students and teachers participated in an International Chinese Language Day event in London on Thursday. The event, hosted by the Chinese Bridge Club and the Chinese Proficiency Test UK Committee, marked the end of the 2023 International Chinese Language Day activities across Britain. Teachers of six Confucius Institutes from London, Oxford and Nottingham brought different workshops showcasing traditional Chinese culture, covering Chinese calligraphy, paper folding, paper painting and rubbing, Chinese opera face painting and Chinese Kongfu, among other activities. The activities were welcomed by participants. SOUNDBITE (English): JOAN DESLANDES, Head teacher of Kingsford Communit

Kenya holds Chinese language proficiency contest for college students

STORY: Kenya holds Chinese language proficiency contest for college students DATELINE: May 13, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. various of performances 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EUNICE WAWUDA, Student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): EMMA WAITHIRA NDUNGU, Contestant STORYLINE: The 22nd Chinese bridge-Chinese language proficiency competition for foreign college students was held Friday at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. In the first round of the competition, 18 college students competed in speech-making in the Chinese language as well as a question-and-answer session. The second round focused on a talent show. The contestants impressed judges and the audience with their language skills and other talents. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): EUNICE WAWUDA, Student "This year's competition there seems to be a lot of excitement. The turnout is huge. This hall can accommodate at least 300 people and it's already full. More people are still streaming in." SOUN

CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (R) scans a QR code on a vending machine at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, April 13, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil

CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (R) chats with her language partner Yin Yue, a student majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, at Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, April 13, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the

CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

CHINA-BEIJING-BRAZILIAN STUDENTS (CN)

(230415) -- BEIJING, April 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Maria (2nd R) talks with schoolmates at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing, capital of China, April 13, 2023. Maria Eduarda Variani, Rafaela Viana dos Santos, Manuela Boiteux Pestana, and Marco Andre Rocha Germano are Brazilian students studying in the Master of China Studies program at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in China. The four of them have been interested in Chinese culture since they were young. After arriving in Beijing, they have been impressed by the Chinese capital's profound cultural heritage, convenient public services, and fabulous cityscape. While making Chinese friends and learning about Chinese culture, they also participate in intercultural exchanges with other international students. "Studying at Peking University gives me the chance to have a deeper understanding of Chinese history, tradition, and living customs," said Manuela. In the view of the four Brazilian students, China and Brazil have much

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - A police officer grabs the arm of a man wearing a mask and holding a metal tool, who is against protests by pro-democracy students and other citizens in Hong Kong on Oct. 13, 2014. About 1,000 people who support mainland China and are opposed to pro-democracy protests gathered in Admiralty, where the government headquarters is located, the same day.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - People opposed to protests by pro-democracy students and other citizens march in central Hong Kong on Oct. 13, 2014.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - A man (L side) opposed to protests by pro-democracy students and other citizens tries to remove a barricade set up by such students in central Hong Kong on Oct. 13, 2014.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - People opposed to protests by pro-democracy students and other citizens gather in Admiralty, where the government headquarters is located, in Hong Kong on Oct. 13, 2014.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - People opposed to protests by pro-democracy students and other citizens gather in Admiralty, where the government headquarters is located, in Hong Kong on Oct. 13, 2014.

Noyori with students for 1st time since winning Nobel prize

Noyori with students for 1st time since winning Nobel prize

NAGOYA, Japan - Japanese chemist Ryoji Noyori, who along with two other scientists won the 2001 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, makes his first public appearance before students Oct. 13 at a Nagoya University academic venue, since being proclaimed a winner of the coveted prize. During the session, Noyori, 63, listened to students read their research papers.

Education minister visits school where 8 children were slain

Education minister visits school where 8 children were slain

OSAKA, Japan - Education minister Atsuko Toyama arrives at Ikeda Elementary School, Osaka Prefecture, on July 5, where a man killed eight schoolchildren and injured 13 other students and two teachers last month. Toyama, the first member of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's cabinet to visit the scene of the June 8 slaying, prayed for the peace of the dead children's souls and met the state-run school's principal.

South Sudanese refugee fights deforestation in Uganda by planting trees

STORY: South Sudanese refugee fights deforestation in Uganda by planting trees DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: PALABEK, Uganda CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Opira Bosco Okot walking 2. various of Opira teaching class about tree planting 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): OPIRA BOSCO OKOT, Environmental activist 4. various of Opira selecting tree seedlings 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): OPIRA BOSCO OKOT, Environmental activist 6. various of tree seedlings, student planting tree 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): JACKY AMONO, Student 8. various of Opira and Margaret Aloyo shopping for seedlings 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MARGRET ALOYO, Community leader 10. various of refugees standing near truck 11. various of tree nursery, Cameraman, Opira watering seedling 12. various of Opira and colleagues editing video 13. various of women greeting each other 15. various of Opira teaching class and writing on chalkboard 16. various of men building dykes, women securing dyke 17. various of students watering seed

Online exchanges between Chinese, Japanese students enhance bilateral friendship

STORY: Online exchanges between Chinese, Japanese students enhance bilateral friendship DATELINE: Oct. 14, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:13 LOCATION: TIANJIN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi District, Tianjin 2. various of the online exchange 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG RUILIN, Student, Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi District, Tianjin 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): TAO XIANG, English teacher, Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi District, Tianjin 5. various of the online exchange 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Japanese): KENJI TAKAHASHI, Chief Representative, Liaison Office for Kobe-Tianjin Trade-Economic Exchanges STORYLINE: Recently, elementary school students from Tianjin, China, and Kobe, Japan, met virtually, introducing their school lives and cultures to each other. Through the online activity, they deepened understanding about the other country and enhanced friendship between the two cities. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG RUILIN, Student, Shanghai Road Primary School, Hexi D

CHINA-TIANJIN-FOREIGN STUDENT-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (CN)

CHINA-TIANJIN-FOREIGN STUDENT-VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (CN)

(220813) -- TIANJIN, Aug. 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Handiso Selamu Yisihak (1st R) and other foreign students learn after a teacher amid practical training at Tianjin University of Technology and Education in north China's Tianjin, July 29, 2022. Handiso Selamu Yisihak came to Tianjin University of Technology and Education three years ago. Currently, the 38-year-old postgraduate is studying for his doctorate in Education. Working on his doctorate in the university, Handiso Selamu Yisihak takes full advantage of facilities on campus, with a focus on his research on artificial intelligence and industrial robot, and spends much time on practical training. In terms of vocational education, Handiso Selamu Yisihak rates practice high on his list of priorities. He hopes more African students could study in China, boosting cooperation and development of vocational education between China and Africa. (Xinhua/Li Ran)

Record 12 mln sit for China's annual college entrance exam

STORY: Record 12 mln sit for China's annual college entrance exam DATELINE: June 7, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:56 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of students entering exam sites 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU YONG, President of Jinshan Middle School, Fuzhou 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LI WEI, Vice president of No. 13 Middle School, Harbin 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): RONG CHEN, Nanjing Municipal Public Security Bureau 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): MA MINGYI, Urban management and law enforcement bureau, Nangang District, Harbin STORYLINE: A record 11.93 million students have applied for China's national college entrance exam in 2022, also known as "gaokao," an increase of 1.15 million from last year. Aside from a postponement in Shanghai due to COVID-19, the exam kicked off Tuesday nationwide. Authorities across China have arranged more than one million proctors and other personnel in 330,000 ordinary exam rooms. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YU YONG, President of Jinshan Middle School, Fuzhou "Nearly 1,4

Space "liquid bridge" experiment conducted on China's space station

STORY: Space "liquid bridge" experiment conducted on China's space station DATELINE: March 23, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:42 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1 various of the experiment STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YAPING, Shenzhou-13 astronaut "Let me give you another experiment to show more about that surface tension. As you can see, there are two transparent boards in my hands. And Mr. Ye has a bottle of drinking water. I believe that our students in the classroom also have the similar tools on the table. So let's do the experiment together. First, let's squirt the two balls of water respectively on the surface of the two boards. Then let's move the two water balls, making them face each other. At the very beginning, they are not incorporated. Let's move them a little bit closer, and then pull them apart, and see what will happen next. Now as you can see, a 'liquid bridge' linking the two boards is being formed due to the surface tension. It looks really like a bridge. On the Earth, the sur

A soft propeller developed based on dragonfly wings (right) and a propeller for ordinary drones.

A soft propeller developed based on dragonfly wings (right) and a propeller for ordinary drones.

Chiba University is embarking on the development of a next-generation drone (flying robot) modeled on living organisms. It will be modeled after birds and insects, and will fly in response to the changing natural environment. He envisions a soft structure like the wings and body of an organism. They are researching what kind of materials to use and how to process them. In addition to sensing technologies such as force and vision sensors, they are also researching technologies for computer processing of various data in real time and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to make the drone intelligent. We will involve students in joint research projects with companies and other organizations to develop human resources who can not only conduct research but also be immediately effective in the field. He said, "We need to create win-win relationships (with our partners) so that we can move on. Everything is a result," he said. Photo taken on November 13, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

2011 tsunami survivor

2011 tsunami survivor

Yuko Tanno, a survivor of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan, talks about her son Kota, who died in the disaster at 13, at a monument to him and 13 other deceased students in the Yuriage area in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, on Sept. 30, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

People against pro-democracy protests in H.K.

HONG KONG, China - People opposed to protests by pro-democracy students and other citizens march in central Hong Kong on Oct. 13, 2014. (Kyodo)

Mystery bomb threats across Russia

Mystery bomb threats across Russia

Students and faculty evacuate from the buildings at International University in Moscow on Sept. 13, 2017, following a bomb threat. Around 30 public buildings in the capital were targeted by similar hoax calls, affecting more than 50,000 people. A dozen similar calls were reported a day earlier in other Russian cities including Vladivostok. The callers have not been identified. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo